Healthcare

passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 1351: An Act ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism

By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1351) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures equal access to essential medical treatments for people with disabilities, directly improving patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 20, 2026

H 1360: An Act relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care

By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1360) of Mindy Domb and Vanna Howard relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents discrimination against disabled patients in healthcare access, directly protecting patient rights under healthcare policies.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 4490: An Act prohibiting discrimination against 340b drug discount program participants

This bill prohibits discrimination against entities participating in the federal 340B drug discount program. It requires insurers and drug distributors to pay 340B-covered entities (like community health centers and safety-net hospitals) and their contract pharmacies the same rate as non-340B providers for covered drugs, without imposing special requirements or modifiers for 340B drugs. The law also protects patients' choice to receive 340B drugs from participating providers without interference. Violations are treated as unfair trade practices under Massachusetts law, enforced by the Attorney General and pharmacy board. The bill directly affects 340B program participants, their pharmacy partners, insurers, and drug manufacturers/distributors operating in Massachusetts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits discrimination against 340B providers, ensuring equal drug pricing for safety-net hospitals and community health centers, directly improving patient access to affordable medications.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 4489: An Act to ensure affordable prescription medications through accountability standards

Bill H 4489 requires pharmaceutical manufacturers to disclose pricing information - including wholesale cost trends, research spending, and explanations for price changes - to a state commission. The commission reviews this data to assess whether drug pricing is unreasonable compared to a "proposed value" and then issues public recommendations, such as bulk purchasing programs or adjusted insurance costs, to improve affordability. Manufacturers face potential civil penalties of up to $500,000 for non-compliance or providing false information. The bill explicitly states its process does not affect individual patient treatment decisions or health plan coverage determinations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires drug pricing transparency and commission review to improve affordability, directly advancing patient access to medications.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 22, 2026

H 1165: An Act providing for certain health insurance coverage

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1165) of Sean Garballey and Ryan M. Hamilton relative to providing certain health insurance coverage. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to provide health insurance coverage, advancing patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 1268: An Act supporting maternal and pediatric health

By Representative John Francis Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1268) of John Francis Moran relative to healthcare insurance coverage for maternal and pediatric health. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly seeks expanded healthcare insurance coverage for maternal/pediatric health, directly advancing coverage access per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 18, 2026

S 691: An Act ensuring access to healthcare and medically necessary food for children

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 691) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to ensure access to healthcare and medically necessary food for children. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly ensures healthcare access for children, directly aligning with support indicators like improved patient access and expanded coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 22, 2026

H 1137: An Act to strengthen the control of contagious and infectious diseases in the Commonwealth

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1137) of Mindy Domb relative to cost sharing or required utilization review charges for contagious and infectious disease healthcare services. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses cost sharing for infectious disease healthcare services, reducing patient financial barriers and improving access to critical care.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1381: An Act expanding access to mental health services and strengthening risk assessment protocols

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1381) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to expand access to mental health services and strengthening risk assessment protocols. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands mental health access and strengthens protocols, directly advancing healthcare services per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2194: An Act petitioning for an emergency restraint bill

By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2194) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., relative to emergency restraint and hospitalization. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes emergency restraint procedures for mental health crises, enhancing access to urgent care services within mental health framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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